What makes moisture wicking fabric work: fibre, yarn, knit and finish, why some finishes wash out, and which AATCC absorbency, wicking and drying tests to request on washed fabric.
What OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 covers, how to verify a certificate or label number in Label Check, why validity dates and the 2026 rule changes matter, and what to ask a supplier.
How to specify a crew neckline, V-neck or scoop neck on a t shirt: which points to measure, how to write neck width, drop and rib height by size, and what to check after washing.
What you can say about organic cotton underwear, how GOTS label grades work, why elastic, thread and labels are treated as accessories, and what USDA says about organic claims.
What GOTS 8.x, the Organic Content Standard and USDA say about organic cotton tees, how GOTS label grades work, when the USDA seal is allowed, and how to word an organic claim.
How Chinese New Year on 6 February 2027 affects knitwear production and shipping, why the 2027 holiday notice may not be out yet, and how to plan dates, inspection and freight.
What four way stretch fabric means for activewear, why it needs stretch and recovery numbers in both directions, which ASTM methods apply, and how to test washed fabric.
How to specify a drop shoulder t shirt in a tech pack: where to measure shoulder drop, how sleeve length changes, body width by size, fabric weight and what to check after washing.
How a contoured pouch and a flat front differ in pattern, seams, comfort, fabric use and cost in boxer briefs, and what to check in fit samples and after washing before bulk.
What to specify and test for fleece lined leggings: fabric weight, stretch and recovery, opacity, pilling and shedding, drying behaviour and care label wording for winter styles.
How to decide the drying instruction on tee and hoodie care labels, how shrinkage and print durability tests support it, and how US and ISO symbol labelling fit together.
Why knitwear factories ask for over and under shipment tolerances, how to agree limits by colour and size, how payment works, and what to do about short shipments.
